EDUC203

Cultures, Contexts and Education

15 points

Not offered 2017, offered in 2016

For further information see School of Educational Studies and Leadership

Description

This course considers matters of justice and difference in education and how understandings of these affect and are affected by the wider social, and political context. The course will examine and critique different conceptions and understandings of education, justice and difference and how these are reflected in educational practices and pedagogy. The course will encourage students to turn a critical eye on issues of justice, injustice and the politics of difference as they are played out in education contexts.

Prerequisites

30 points in EDUC or permission of the Head of School